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Hilda, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Barnwell County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
506
Population
165/sq mi density
$46,111
Median Income
$25,326 per capita
$56,600
Home Value
$111,958 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
729
Violent Crime/100K
4,889 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$46,111 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,600 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
729 violent crimes/100K (92% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hilda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 248 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2805°N, 81.2447°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Barnwell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barnwell Regional (BNL) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1886 | CHARLESTON, SC | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in |
Hilda has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (2.6").